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Serena Williams made waves recently with a Facebook post denouncing police brutality, which was met with an expectedly high level of resistance.What was surprising were those who said Williams was trying to capitalize on this moment -- those who wondered why she chose now, when Colin Kaepernick has been the catalyzing image of this issue.Heres what she posted:Her perspective is a sobering look into the existence of Black America, including, but not limited to, a black woman who experiences those fears while being one of the most prominent athletes in the world.Despite the publics selective memory, Williams is not capitalizing on Kaepernicks protest. She has made it a point to speak out about the Black Lives Matter movement in the past few years.?In November 2015, she wrote for Wired on this very issue: Im a black woman, and I am in a sport that wasnt really meant for black people. ...So to those of you involved in equality movements like Black Lives Matter, I say this: Keep it up. Dont let those trolls stop you. Weve been through so much for so many centuries, and we shall overcome this too (see Get Up, Stand Up). To other people, I say: When someones harassing someone else, speak up!Serena also spoke about this in July, after she?raised her fist in pride and later won Wimbledon, having just tied Steffi Graf with the most major wins of any tennis player, and mirroring John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics. After she gave us that powerful image, she spoke about the spate of murders of unarmed black men, such as Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, while denouncing the then-recent shootings of policemen in Dallas, expressing the fear she had for her nephews. She told reporters:Perhaps the fact that youre only hearing her now indicates the effectiveness of the broader protest in amplifying her voice. But with all the evidence that Williams has spoken up about Black Lives Matters in the past, its quite an incredible spectacle to see a movement spurred by Kaepernick (a backup quarterback, as the least vitriolic critics refer to him) elevating the voice of the highest-profile woman in sports. It took a backup quarterback -- and a man -- for the general public to listen to her.Of course, this isnt the first time womens activism has taken a backseat to mens. In July, a group of prominent NBA players including LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony opened the ESPYS with an impassioned speech on Black Lives Matter. But, just a few days before the award ceremony, members of the Minnesota Lynx wore warm-up T-shirts declaring that Black Lives Matter and calling for Change and Accountability.The next day the New York Liberty followed suit, also donning?shirts?reading #Dallas5 to honor the slain officers, and in the ensuing weeks several other teams joined in. A week after the ESPYS, the WNBA tried to fine a few of these teams, but ultimately decided not to after several pointed out that the men had not been similarly punished for wearing I Cant Breathe shirts following the death of Eric Garner.You could easily say that the platform of the ESPYS combined with the much higher profile of the NBA players accounts for them making bigger headlines than their WNBA counterparts. But its pretty telling that Serena, whose every move down to her manicure choices is endlessly scrutinized, went largely unheard on this issue until now, until Kaepernick focused everyones attention.Her sister Venus, also among the most prominent women in sports, unfortunately made headlines by saying all lives matter after being asked about her Serenas post, which she said she hadnt read. This isnt the space to go into why those words are hurtful and unhelpful -- here?and here?are some links to help you with that -- but her use of those words is disappointing in their dismissiveness nonetheless.That said, the vitriol leveled against Venus in response -- disparaging her as the lesser sister, tearing down her successful campaign for equal pay, even questioning her athletic achievements -- only displays the ways in which the fight for equality often comes in terms of contradiction rather than necessary intersectionality, and even perhaps reluctant compromise.Its true that the feminist movement has often, if mostly, manifested in white terms, leaving behind racial equality among women in the name of furthering some nebulous, homogeneous sense of womanhood. But we dont need to bring down women in order to raise up the cause for civil rights, and if anybody knows that truth, its women of color, particularly black women. If anyone has been at the forefront of furthering both causes simultaneously, its the Williams sisters -- both of them.Venus has had to endure every argument of female athletic inferiority in her fight for equal pay. Meanwhile, Serena has been projected with every negative aspect of not only athletic inferiority, but of feminine inferiority, body image, achievement, success, etiquette, high expectations, low expectations, celebrity, fame, dating -- all of which have been informed by notions of race.That extends to her voice, which she has used in the past but is only being heard now.That doesnt stop with Serena. As The Undefeateds Mark J. Spears covered extensively this weekend, Warriors power forward David West has also publicly protested the national anthem for years. As West said, his stance is about much more than police brutality against the black community -- its about the various ways he sees his community being subjugated, far beyond issues of civics.What about education? What about infant mortality? How about how we die younger and our babies die sooner? West said. We die. [Black men] have the shortest life expectancy. Cmon, man. The health care system? There are so many [issues]. ...I cant start talking about civic issues. I cant start talking about civility and being a citizen if m--f-- dont even think Im a human being. How can you talk about progress and how humans interrelate with one another when you dont even recognize our humanity?West told Spears he doesnt see Kaepernick, et als, protests having a lasting impact. Its an understandable perspective from one of many voices who have gone unheard for so long -- until now.Wholesale Nike Shoes . Deulofeu injured a muscle in his right leg in Evertons 4-1 win over Fulham in the English Premier League on Saturday. Barcelona says that its team doctors will "co-ordinate" with Evertons medical staff as Deulofeu recovers. 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Artturi Lehkonen, Joni Nikko and Ville Leskinen had the other goals for Finland (1-0) while Juuse Saros stopped 28 shots. Tim Robin Johnsgard had the lone goal for Norway (0-2).SOUTHPORT, England -- Bernhard Langer and Mark Wiebe were tied after two playoff holes Sunday night in the storm-delayed Senior British Open when darkness suspended play at Royal Birkdale. They will finish the playoff later tonight, and you can see the action on TSN2 beginning at 3am et/Midnight pt. Wiebe shot a 4-under 66 to match Langer at 9-under 271. Langer had a 70. They each parred the par-4 18th twice in the playoff. "Playing in the dark was a new one for me," Wiebe said. "Hopefully, well figure it out tomorrow." Langer, the 2010 winner at Carnoustie, blew a two-stroke lead with a double bogey on the final hole of regulation after hitting into a greenside bunker. Minutes earlier, Wiebes birdie putt at No. 18 came up short. "I gave it away," Langer said. "I could bogey the last hole and win. I thought I hit a decent shot in the bunker, but it came out too low. "But I made two good pars in the playoff in the dark, so what can you say. Im sorry to keep you all hanging round tommorrow.dddddddddddd" Corey Pavin, Peter Senior and David Frost tied for third at 6 under. Pavin shot a 65, Senior had a 66, and Frost a 70. Langer seemed in control most of the afternoon, making the turn in 2-under 32 and picking up another birdie at the 12th. But he dropped a shot at the 14th, before needing two shots to get out of the bunker and two putts on the green at the last. Wiebe made five birdies and one bogey in his round. In the first hole of the playoff, Wiebe two-putted from just off the green. Langer did the same from 4 feet closer. They were offered the chance by tournament referee Andy McFeeto to call it a day, but opted to try again. With the clubhouse lights trying to brighten the gloom, the players were driven back to the tee. Wiebe put his second shot almost exactly on the same spot where he hit to on the first playoff hole, while Langer was 20 feet away on the green. Wiebe putted up to 6 feet, Langer to 3. They sank their putts, shook hands and made plans to return Monday. ' ' '